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Just wanted to point out that the OP didn't drop out of college, he got kicked out of 9th grade for not going to school. Pretty sure the parents are to blame on this one. Either way the OP is probably going to be a drain on our tax dollars in the near future.

i was recently kicked out of school for missing so many days.....my great grandma *101 years old* is in the hospital and she like died 3 times but some how she made it shes in rehab now

she fell and broker her hip she had to have surgery she had a heart attack and her kidneys shut down 2 times i was so nervious i could not bring my self to go to school worried she would die

im relly sorry i got kicked out of school for this year! im going back next year and i will do alot beter

now for the good news!

she is now walking with a walker when she takes pain pills

and some news about me

i just got a call today from j and j nursery off of 2920 wanting me to work for them i got hired i go to work monday minium wage

Great news about your grandmother but not so great about you. For some reason I thought you were still in high school? Please clarify that. I get the feeling for some reason that if it were not your grandma, you would have found another excuse for leaving school. There are other avenues of education and job training beside college and you should explore all of them. I agree with the poster that said you need a good male role model in your life to guide you. I think joining a Biblical church would do wonders for you & many help with education and employment. You must be living at home if you think minimum wage will support you and why should your folks bear the weight of your poor decisions?
Come on guy, you need to start putting your life together. Keep me informed. I care about you.

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I don't know about 'rules', But i know when i was in HS (graduated 2 years early, 2006) after a while the school gives up hope on you, puts you in some kinda work program, you go to work all day, get high school credits, and STILL graduate with a diploma. Kind of like early work release (coop) but a lot better.

i just got a call today from j and j nursery off of 2920 wanting me to work for them i got hired i go to work monday minium wage

I'm sorry but everyone has issues, don't use them as a crutch. I'm sorry about your great grandma but you have to face the facts she's not going to be around forever. You need to get back into school and finish, if you don't you are going to have a very hard time to make it in this world.

Just looking at your posts you had better start back at school sooner than later. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but IMHO you are making some bad choices, but then again it's not my life so you are more than welcome to tell me to go jump off a cliff.

Brandon, that is highly unacceptable. We all have high hopes for you and were looking forward to hearing about your accomplishments during this school year. You need to do what ever it is you need to do to reach your goals. School is a pain in the arse but, but it will pay off heavy dividends if you make it through.
Try to focus on your future more and see what you can be not what you can't. Be good and if you need to talk feel free to give me a call.

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I had some additional thoughts on thois subject I wished to share with you.

Something to consider. According to a recent poll, people without a highschool diploma were 50% times more likley than those with diplomas to be underemployed. Furthermore 21.5% of those surveyed without a highschool diploma were unemployed. In contrast, 12.3% of people with highschool diplomas were unemployed. http://www.gallup.com/poll/126995/Fo...mployment.aspx

The point is clear: get yourself back in school. in 2010 it is imperative to have a highschool diploma. life without a highschool diploma is exceedingly tough. Its tough to get a job, keep a job, and get a job that provides satisfaction without a degree.

The following are a series of steps I STRONGLY urge you to consider.

First, Find out what your classmates are reading for Literature classes and the types of writing assignments they needed to do. Put down on paper how you will read those books, write essays, etc. Find out what is happening in Math and Science too. use the web to develop a plan to continue to study those subjects independently. Begin to study those areas for a good 2 weeks. And when I mean study, I mean devote 50 minutes per day 5 days per week to each subject.

Second, go back to the school and beg, humble yourself, bargain, do whatever it takes to get back into school for the summer. Show your school your plan to study until then and then meet with the principal or some teacher there every couple of weeks to show your progress. At the initial meeting take a log of what you have done, demonstrate what you have learned, and show the school that you do not take your education for granted. Demonstrate to them that you did not sit on your butt during this time but you recognized your error and fully devoted yourself to your education.

Study at the same time each day and do not sleep in. Get up every morning by 7 and get started with studying by 8am every day. Taking your education seriously may go a long way to get back into school and will be immensely helpful for you down the line.

Something about this account is questionable. How many days are we talking about? What age? Does the District have truency rules? If so, do your parents have to go to court and/or pay a fine? Are there alternative school settings for excessive absentees?

I am finding it hard to believe that a school would expel someone for a semester due to a truency issue or what could be seen as excused absences if parents contact the school. College, of course, but high school I need answers or will do some research.

i was recently kicked out of school for missing so many days.....my great grandma *101 years old* is in the hospital and she like died 3 times but some how she made it shes in rehab now

she fell and broker her hip she had to have surgery she had a heart attack and her kidneys shut down 2 times i was so nervious i could not bring my self to go to school worried she would die

im relly sorry i got kicked out of school for this year! im going back next year and i will do alot beter

now for the good news!

she is now walking with a walker when she takes pain pills

and some news about me

i just got a call today from j and j nursery off of 2920 wanting me to work for them i got hired i go to work monday minium wage

I used to volunteer at an assisted living community. A broken hip is very, very hard to recover from especially at her age. It's great to hear that she's doing so well given the circumstances.

As for school, I hope you get your act together. Once you stop going to school, it's really hard to come back. I know from experience. lol. Last year (my senior year in HS), I wasn't going to my first and second period classes. They were gym and english. I failed both. Luckily, I was able to make up that english credit using an online course. I finished it in 3 hours. But I had to take summer school gym. Very embarassing, because my family was expecting me to walk across the stage in June, but I had to wait until the end of July to graduate. It was awful. Biggest mistake of my life. I'm lucky that even with this bump, SHSU continued to enroll me rather than pull my acceptance.

Anyway, long story aside, I hope everything works out for you and your grandmother. Good luck with your new job as well.

Something about this account is questionable. How many days are we talking about? What age? Does the District have truency rules? If so, do your parents have to go to court and/or pay a fine? Are there alternative school settings for excessive absentees?

I am finding it hard to believe that a school would expel someone for a semester due to a truency issue or what could be seen as excused absences if parents contact the school. College, of course, but high school I need answers or will do some research.

i did have to go to court but they did not give a fine, and why the hell do yall keep saying im a troll, and im not guna give out personal info over the enternet no more so **** off and close this thread all i did was try to be nice to yall and all i get is neglet on another note thank you for the suport for my grandma and me....

i did have to go to court but they did not give a fine, and why the hell do yall keep saying im a troll, and im not guna give out personal info over the enternet no more so **** off and close this thread all i did was try to be nice to yall and all i get is neglet on another note thank you for the suport for my grandma and me....

Nobody called you a troll. Jeez... Slaton's got fumblitis yet you still think he's a beast! That isn't the definition of a troll to me. You're a great fan. We all are.

...Although....

I'm somewhat skeptical of your intentions. I admit that. Do you know why I'm skeptical? I've seen intelligence in your posts. Bright as day. More than once. Strong intelligence too. This spelling issue of yours doesn't match up with the intelligence I've seen out of you. I think you're better than what you've been posting and you know it.

Life's all about choices. What's your next choice gonna be? It's only your life.

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i did have to go to court but they did not give a fine, and why the hell do yall keep saying im a troll, and im not guna give out personal info over the enternet no more so **** off and close this thread all i did was try to be nice to yall and all i get is neglet on another note thank you for the suport for my grandma and me....

Look man, try to hang in there. You have gotten a lot of good advice from a lot of folks, most people are showing a real interest in you getting back in school and doing your best. Take their advice and get back to school no matter what, it can define the rest of your life if you don't. A good number of us have either lived it or someone very close to us has. No one here wants you to fail, but it's going to take some hard work and the end it's up to you. You can do it.

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Look Man you are our Future and you need to take life with your head uP. I did not call you a Troll cause I know who you are. I want the best for you and right now School is it. If you do not like the school your in there are some alternatives like Houston Can Acadamy. I think Rich Lord can give me some info on them if you want it. I can also get you some info on a church school that will help you get your diploma. Man please listen your Diploma is so much more important now than when I was in school. And the difference between a college graduate and a high school drop out is about 50,000 dollars a year. that is to Start. DUde we all want the best for you that is why we ride you so much. and Believe me when I say do not take a lot of what is said on here to heart, it just might drive you crazy.

Look Man you are our Future and you need to take life with your head uP. I did not call you a Troll cause I know who you are. I want the best for you and right now School is it. If you do not like the school your in there are some alternatives like Houston Can Acadamy. I think Rich Lord can give me some info on them if you want it. I can also get you some info on a church school that will help you get your diploma. Man please listen your Diploma is so much more important now than when I was in school. And the difference between a college graduate and a high school drop out is about 50,000 dollars a year. that is to Start. DUde we all want the best for you that is why we ride you so much. and Believe me when I say do not take a lot of what is said on here to heart, it just might drive you crazy.

i did have to go to court but they did not give a fine, and why the hell do yall keep saying im a troll, and im not guna give out personal info over the enternet no more so **** off and close this thread all i did was try to be nice to yall and all i get is neglet on another note thank you for the suport for my grandma and me....

I am actually a bit surprised and disappointed by your attitude. There have been a lot of people on here that have cared enough about you to give you some very solid advice. You are one of the youngest people (if not the youngest) that comes to this board. One of the advantages you could have is seeking the advice of people who have lived very different lives. Some people here were in your position at one time and wish to offer you some advice. Others of us have seen or know people that were in your position and see what happened to them.

All we can do is offer you advice. Whether you choose or not to follow it or not is obviously up to you. But, I am getting the feeling you really do not want to hear what I have to say. And that is perfectly acceptable. So, I will honor your choice and not offer any more advice to you, until you specifically ask me.